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RACE AND ETHNICITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL419 RACE AND ETHNICITY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims at illustrating and analysing the cultural themes and motifs reflected in the representative works of Ethnic literature and engaging the students with the criticism of racial and ethnic issues in the texts and developing their own solutions to these matters.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course deals with race and ethnic differences through literary perspective and outline social, historical, and ethnic influences in the development of Ethnic literature.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

outline social, historical, and ethnic influences in the development of Ethnic literature.
illustrate and analyse the cultural themes and motifs reflected in the representative works of Ethnic literature.
analyse texts dealing with race and ethnic differences through literary perspective.
criticize racial and ethnic issues in the text and develop their own solutions to these matters.
evaluate relevant secondary sources in an essay on race and ethnicity by applying MLA writing methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the course and discussion on the topics of the following weeks Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
2 Reading the Material Assigned “Just Couse I’m Mixed” by Afro DZ Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3 Reading the Material Assigned “Ethnicity in American Life” The Historical Perspective by John Hope Franklin Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4 Reading the Material Assigned “Toward a More Perfect Union” by Barack Obama Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5 Reading the Material Assigned “People of Color Who Never Felt They Were Black” by Darryl Fears Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6 Reading the Material Assigned “In Search of Bruce Lee’s Grave by Shanlon Wu Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7 Reading the Material Assigned “Asian American Battle” by Robert Daseler Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the Material Assigned Gran Torino (Film) Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10 Reading the Material Assigned Woman Race and Class by Angela Davis Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11 Reading the Material Assigned Woman Race and Class by Angela Davis Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12 Reading the Material Assigned Black Skin White Masks by Franz Fanon Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13 Reading the Material Assigned Black Skin White Masks by Franz Fanon Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14 Reading the Material Assigned Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15 Reading the Material Assigned Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Fiske-Rusciano, R. (2013). Experiencing race, class, and gender in the United States. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Fanon, F. (2008). Black Skin, White Masks. Pluto Press.
Anzaldúa, G. (2012). Borderlands = La frontera: The new mestiza. San Francisco: Aunt Lute books.
Davis, A. Y. (1983). Woman, race and class. New York: Vintage.
Eastwood, C. (Director), Eastwood, C., Lorenz, R., & Gerber, B. (Producers), & Schenk, N. (Writer). (n.d.). Gran Torino [Film].

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 4 52
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 20 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 131
Total Workload of the Course Unit 131
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0